Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study
Numerous studies have documented the association between religiosity and life satisfaction; few have examined the role of specific religious practices such as Sabbath-keeping. This gap is particularly evident in Latin American contexts, where religious practices may take on distinctive cultural mean...
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| description | Numerous studies have documented the association between religiosity and life satisfaction; few have examined the role of specific religious practices such as Sabbath-keeping. This gap is particularly evident in Latin American contexts, where religious practices may take on distinctive cultural meanings. This study examined the association between Sabbath-keeping and life satisfaction in a sample of adults in Peru. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted between October and December 2023 using an online survey among adult members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Peru, recruited through Adventist institutional and community networks. A total of 1,976 participants aged 18 to 65 were included. Sabbath-keeping was assessed using the secular activities subscale of the Sabbatical Beliefs and Activities Scale, and life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Poisson regression analyses with robust standard errors were performed to explore associations between the variables. Participants with higher levels of Sabbath-keeping—defined as refraining from secular activities such as shopping, reading nonreligious materials, watching news or sports, and attending secular events—reported significantly greater life satisfaction (PR = 1.25; 95% CI: 1.17–1.33; p < 0.001). These associations remained significant after adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Sabbath-keeping is positively associated with greater life satisfaction among adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru. These findings suggest that specific religious practices, when aligned with personal beliefs and values, may contribute meaningfully to subjective well-being. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship in culturally diverse settings. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/3412026-11-02T12:57:04ZAssociation Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional StudySaintila, JacksaintSoriano Moreno, Anderson Nelver ElíasDel Carmen Gálvez-Díaz, NormaHuancahuire Vega, SalomonCasas-Gálvez, ChristianCalizaya Milla, Yaquelin EvelingClinical PsychologyReligious Studies, generalCross Cultural PsychologySociology, generalNumerous studies have documented the association between religiosity and life satisfaction; few have examined the role of specific religious practices such as Sabbath-keeping. This gap is particularly evident in Latin American contexts, where religious practices may take on distinctive cultural meanings. This study examined the association between Sabbath-keeping and life satisfaction in a sample of adults in Peru. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted between October and December 2023 using an online survey among adult members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Peru, recruited through Adventist institutional and community networks. A total of 1,976 participants aged 18 to 65 were included. Sabbath-keeping was assessed using the secular activities subscale of the Sabbatical Beliefs and Activities Scale, and life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Poisson regression analyses with robust standard errors were performed to explore associations between the variables. Participants with higher levels of Sabbath-keeping—defined as refraining from secular activities such as shopping, reading nonreligious materials, watching news or sports, and attending secular events—reported significantly greater life satisfaction (PR = 1.25; 95% CI: 1.17–1.33; p < 0.001). These associations remained significant after adjusting for sociodemographic variables. Sabbath-keeping is positively associated with greater life satisfaction among adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru. These findings suggest that specific religious practices, when aligned with personal beliefs and values, may contribute meaningfully to subjective well-being. Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship in culturally diverse settings.Article10.1007/s11089-026-01315-whttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/341W7133321371enPastoral Psychology0031-27891573-66792026-03-032026-06-13T08:11:13Z2026-06-13T08:11:13Z |
| spellingShingle | Clinical Psychology Religious Studies, general Cross Cultural Psychology Sociology, general Saintila, Jacksaint Soriano Moreno, Anderson Nelver Elías Del Carmen Gálvez-Díaz, Norma Huancahuire Vega, Salomon Casas-Gálvez, Christian Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title | Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Association Between Keeping Sabbath and Life Satisfaction Among Adult Seventh-day Adventists in Peru: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | association between keeping sabbath and life satisfaction among adult seventh day adventists in peru a cross sectional study |
| topic | Clinical Psychology Religious Studies, general Cross Cultural Psychology Sociology, general |
| topic_facet | Clinical Psychology Religious Studies, general Cross Cultural Psychology Sociology, general |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/341 |
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